
Under normal conditions, it is approximately 13 liters per 100 kilometers. Below is relevant information about the Hiace: 1. Exterior: In addition to meticulous attention to detail, the new Hiace also emphasizes overall artistry and aesthetics; the rear support of the window frame is tilted backward, further reflecting a simple and avant-garde design style; dark gray privacy windows conceal the window supports, maintaining a smooth and coherent appearance on the side of the vehicle, making the overall look more harmonious and natural. 2. Interior: The cabin is designed to be spacious, with a walkway separating the seats on either side in the passenger area for easy access and movement. All seats are made of high-quality fabric and equipped with headrests, each adjustable in height, and the backrest angle can also be adjusted. The seat construction better conforms to the human body's curves, providing exceptional comfort.

I’ve driven several generations of the Hiace, and the real-world fuel consumption of the 2.7L petrol version is quite interesting. The older 4-speed automatic would hover between 12-14 liters in the city when carrying half a ton of cargo, while the newer 6AT can bring it down to around 11 liters. But it’s actually more fuel-efficient on the highway when fully loaded—I once saw the gauge show 8.9 liters. After helping a friend modify the intake system and full exhaust, the fuel consumption surprisingly increased. Later, a mechanic told me the factory tuning is the most balanced for this vehicle. Actually, switching to narrower 195 tires instead of the stock 215 tires can save 0.8 liters per 100 km, and changing the rear differential oil on time can also reduce fuel consumption a bit.

Having repaired Japanese cars for 15 years, I often see Hiace 2.4L and 3.0L diesel versions coming in for . The 2.4L gasoline version converted to LPG consumes at least 14 liters in city driving with AC on, while the factory-spec version carries cargo at around 10 liters. The 3.0L diesel manual is the most fuel-efficient, averaging 9 liters combined, but diesel vehicles consume significantly more during warm-up in winter. I've encountered a Hiace with 20-liter fuel consumption, which turned out to have a carbon-clogged oxygen sensor—after cleaning, it returned to 11 liters. Vehicles with worn driveshaft universal joints generally show 1-2 liters higher fuel consumption, as the rear-wheel-drive structure makes drivetrain efficiency crucial for this model.

During after- service at the 4S dealership, we tested the new hybrid Hiace. While the official data looks promising, in actual city driving with frequent start-stop cycles, it only achieves 11L/100km, which is 15% more efficient than the gasoline version. The standard 2.7L model with AC on in summer carrying four passengers achieves its most economical fuel consumption of 7.6L/100km at 80km/h cruising speed, but this jumps directly to 13L/100km in traffic jams. Some customers reported that using fuel from small gas stations long-term results in 8% higher fuel consumption compared to Sinopec. We recommend using 95-octane gasoline for more precise ECU ignition timing control.

Tips from experienced Hiace delivery drivers: Shifting at 2000 RPM saves 12% fuel compared to 2500 RPM. Installing a short-throw shifter reduces gear change time - savings over 5 years can buy a set of tires. Maintaining 3.0 tire pressure (vs 2.5) saves 5% fuel but causes bumpier rides; balance carefully when transporting precision instruments. Small rearview mirror spoilers reduce wind noise with negligible fuel impact. The most critical factor is the cabin air filter - when clogged, poor cooling forces higher fan speeds, increasing fuel consumption by 1L/100km.

When driving the Hiace for urban distribution, pay special attention to fuel consumption. The difference in fuel consumption between an empty vehicle and a 1-ton load is 2.5 liters. Try to balance the weight between the front and rear axles when loading. Avoiding school zones during morning rush hours can save 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers. Switching to headlights saves 0.3 liters in electricity consumption compared to halogen lights. The most surprising finding is that full-body advertising stickers increase fuel consumption by 0.5 liters compared to scattered stickers, which is quite fascinating due to the aerodynamics principle. On highways, opening windows consumes more fuel than using air conditioning. In summer, remotely starting the air conditioning ten minutes in advance is more economical.


